The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-24

Mrs. John d. Shaw, on Thursday. in honor of
Mrs. Pierce Norton. The table decorations were
large beautiful vases. completely filing the en-
tire central part rose Was also placed at each
plate. The beauty of the table appointments
added much to the pleasure of the feast. The
guests were principally young married ladies.
The Emera Club OF Queen Esther CHAPTER
had a very Pleasant meeting on Thursday after
noon at Mrs Louthain's. No. 178 North Missouri
street. it being the seventeenth anniversary OF
her marriage. All the active members of the
club were present except Miss DeRuiter, who is
quite i'll. and visitors. Several handsome tokens
OF remembrance from friends and the club
were received. Refreshments were served. The
club will meet at Mrs. Luella Skaters, on South
Pine street, Friday afternoon. May b.
Quite q party of gentlemen and ladies left on
the ii o'clock Panhandle train for Cumberland,
yesterday. to pay their respects to Mr.. and Mrs.
Spence Huntington. who celebrated their sew
enty-third birthday anniversary. 1t was in the
nature of surprise, and vas participated in by
about forty friends and relatives Of the aged
couple. Among those who went from this city
were Mr.. ana Mrs j. A. Church. Mr.. J. N. May
hew, Mrs. Cox and daughter, Mrs. j. c. Buchan-
an, Miss Kate Taffe and Mr.. F. c. Huntington.
Rev. Willis D. Engle and wife gave q recep-
ton to the members of the Queen Esther Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern STAR at their new
home, No. s66 North Pennsylvania street, on
the evening Of April 19. il being the fifth ami
versary of their marriage Mr. and Ms. Enele
some gifts, among them. elegant wicker
chair, from members of the chapter. One of
the pleasant and unexpected features of the
evening was the ceremony improvised by the
Rev. DR.. Bradley.
On last Tuesday evening fifty more called
upon Mr.. Gus Bruner. on Ash street. the visit
being intended reminder of his fifty -fourth
birthday. He was remembered in pleasing
way. Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Campln. Mrs. and Mrs. J. T. Magner. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wcodard, Miss Gertie Miller, Miss Julia
Ashy, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore McCune, Mr..
and Mrs Geo. B. Walton. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Holland and Mrs. Bruner, of Chicago. Refresh
ments were served and some delightful music
was rendered BY Messrs. Gable and Wagner.
The close of the dancing season will be cele-
brated by Mr.. D. B. Brennske. giving large
party at Tomlinson Hall, on the night Of Friday.
May g. The party for juveniles will begin at
7:30 and continue until $50 The older persons
will conclude at o'clock. The following gentle
men have been chosen as q reception and floor
Dancing Club; Ed F. Gall, of the Bon Ton Sc
niors; Major TAYLOR, of the North side Dancing
Club; Horace Hord, of the knickerhockers: Ar
thur W. Allen, of the Knickerbocker Seniors; Ed
l.. Treat. Harry P. Bronson and Robert Noble.
The Bon Ton Seniors were entertained by
George A. Beck Friday evening at his home
on North Meridian street. The programmed
we're of pale blue and crimson satin. banner
shaped. hung by silk cord and with pencil at
| tached Those present were Misses Nancy and
| Mamie DRYER, Prettyman. Lazarus. Nellie and
| Carrie Boyles, Swanson. Woodall, Beck Landers
| Pearce. Whitcomb. Stanhope. Geyer. Holmes,
| Mckee. Ohr, Leonard and Lemon. Messrs. Gel
ger, Watson, Adams. c. Divine. Bingham,
| Jones, Allen. Schomberg, Gus Rocker Beler
| Gall. Sells, NJ. Clapp. Stewart, West, Wsadon
| Talbot, Max Rocker. Lee, Roberts. Pearce
| keely, Caldwell Fletcher and A. Byfeld.